Senior Supplier Operations Specialist

Job title: Senior Supplier Operations Specialist
Job Type: Contract
Start date: Subject to clearance
Duration: 18 months
Salary: Competitive
Location: Reading - Up to 3 days per week on site - depending on needs of the business
Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Position Overview:
Deliver expert support to Supply Chain Management and Demanders by overseeing supplier onboarding, management, governance, and reporting processes within the Business System (Fusion).

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee the onboarding of approved suppliers, ensuring all necessary documentation and due diligence is completed.
- Support Supply Chain Management (SCM) and AWE Demanders by providing guidance on supplier-related questions and processes.
- Maintain the integrity of supplier data within the Fusion system, ensuring accuracy and timely housekeeping tasks.
- Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and understanding of supplier requirements.
- Promote adherence to supply chain processes, tools, and systems while ensuring that only fully evaluated and approved suppliers are utilized.
- Actively contribute to process improvements, working alongside the SCM Process and Performance Team to streamline and enhance supplier management processes.
- Respond to supplier queries promptly and ensure resolution in alignment with the company's standards and timelines.
- Champion best practices, encourage continuous improvement, and contribute to the ongoing development of supplier management strategies.

Top Essential Criteria:
Supply chain management and processes experience
Stakeholder management expertise
Experience with JAGGAER (or Ariba)

Essential:
Strong experience in supply chain management and supply chain processes
Proven stakeholder management skills
Experience with JAGGAER (preferred), or Ariba
Excellent communication skills
High level of attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work with transferable skills and adjust to changing tasks
Experience working in an environment where tasks are completed and responses are awaited before the next step can be taken
Flexible, resilient, and adaptable

Desirable:
Experience with Oracle
Nuclear/defence background or knowledge

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This permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd
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Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.